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<p>In 2015 the Government updated planning policy and Building Regulations to support
local authorities in meeting the housing needs of disabled and older people in their
communities. This included the introduction of two optional levels of accessibility
in the Building Regulations, Category 2 – Accessible and adaptable dwellings, and
Category 3 – Wheelchair user dwellings which local authorities can apply to new development
in their local area subject to needs and viability assessments.</p><p>These new options
work as planning conditions to planning applications. Accessibility needs are met
by each project’s own finance, be it for public, social or private homes. Some adaptations
by individuals are eligible for funding through disabled facilities grants.</p><p>Accessibility
to buildings has always been central to Approved Document M and greater concern and
detail has been worked in since Disability Discrimination Act regulations 1995, 2005
and with the Equality Act 2010. Each update of Approved Document M further embeds
government commitment to inclusivity and accessibility in guidance.</p><p> </p><p>
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